Actually that what it is EvilTechie. The key turns 90 degrees to the right. When you release it, it springs full upright (to the normal position you see). And the computer "starts". Depending on your bios settings to turn it off you just twist the key again (just like tapping your button). Or you hold the key over for 7 to 8 seconds (just like holding your button in). The computer never realizes it's not the some old switch it had in there.